News Tribune | Jefferson City News

Jefferson City News

Legislators question if Labor reneged on unemployment deal When the Missouri House signed off on legislation last month forgiving almost $109 million worth of unemployment benefits mistakenly paid out last year, GOP leaders said they had worked out an agreement with Gov. by Jason Hancock The Missouri Independent Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Push to ban LGBTQ discrimination failed in Senate Missouri Sen. Greg Razer hadn’t planned to speak on an amendment that purported to prevent discrimination based on a person’s vaccination status by barring “vaccine passports. by Tessa Weinberg The Missouri Independent Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Probation ordered in weapons case

A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty to charges he faces in a weapons case from January 2020. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Feds approve P-SNAP benefits for April, broaden recipients The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has approved P-SNAP benefits for Missourians for April. by News Tribune staff Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

DNR awards $4.49 million to Rocky Mount Sewer District

DNR awards $4.49 million to Rocky Mount Sewer DistrictThe Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded $4. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

JC Schools rejects early-release plan The Jefferson City Board of Education voted Monday to not move forward with weekly early release days for the 2021-22 school year. by Layne Stracener Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

General Assembly sends two foster care/adoption bills to the governor On the opening day of the legislative session, House Speaker Rob Vescovo discussed his background as a foster child, difficulties getting adopted and the challenges he faced. by News Tribune staff Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Columbia man placed on probation in connection with chase A Columbia man pleaded guilty to amended charges in connection with a chase with authorities in March 2020 in Cole County. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

MoDOT to repair roads east of Jefferson City An effort to increase safety and make driving surface improvements on various roadways in Osage, Gasconade and Phelps counties will be taking place over the next several months. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

The gender vaccine gap: More women than men getting COVID shots Mary Ann Steiner drove two and a half hours from her home in University City to the tiny Ozark town of Centerville to get vaccinated against COVID-19. by Laura Ungar Kaiser Health News Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Red Cross offers support for military children during Month of the Military Child

Red Cross offers support for military childrenThe past year’s pandemic has tested families emotionally and physically. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

MDC reports young hunters bagged 2,771 turkeys over weekend

MDC: Young hunters bagged 2,771 turkeys over weekendPreliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows young turkey hunters in Missouri bagged 2,771 birds over the past youth weekend. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City 911 Center operators being recognized

911 Center operators being recognizedThe Jefferson City Police Department is recognizing the work of its 911 Center operators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Scramble starts for Missouri’s share of COVID cash With Missouri in line for almost $3 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds, cities, schools and other agencies are lining up to give state lawmakers ideas on how to spend it. by Rudi Keller The Missouri Independent Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Cole County among top counties for lottery winners If you live in Cole County, you’re luckier than most Missourians, according to lottery figures.Figures from the Missouri Lottery show that in Cole County individual players and the businesses that sell the tickets are among the luckiest in Missouri. by Jeff Haldiman Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

County COVID vaccination site opens The Cole County Community Vaccination Site opened for business Monday, and any Missouri resident interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination can now come to the site. by Jeff Haldiman Published Apr. 13 2021 @ 12:05am

Police: 4-year-old accidentally shot by sister in St. Louis ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot by her 5-year-old sister while the girls were playing together with another sister at a home in St. Louis on Saturday, authorities said. by Associated Press Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

University of Missouri band picked for 2022 Macy's parade COLUMBIA (AP) — The University of Missouri's marching band has been invited to perform in the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. by Associated Press Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Community Bike Ride works to instill confidence in cycling Sunday's Community Bike Ride in Jefferson City drew some 40 cyclists to a regular event that has helped to instill confidence in beginning and casual riders for the past couple of years. by Gerry Tritz Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Fulton teen suffers serious injures in Saturday crash A 17-year-old Fulton boy suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in Callaway County. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Veteran recounts story of becoming prisoner of war in World War II With more than three decades of military service to his credit, Wilburn Rowden possesses a treasure chest of military moments to reflect upon during his golden years. by Jeremy P. Amick, [email protected] Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Bruce Ring brings high-level BBQ to Capital City Cook-Off For years, Bruce Ring competed against some of the nation's best barbecue cooks, taking home some 400 awards. by Gerry Tritz Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

200 come to Jefferson City for Judo, Jujitsu competition Jefferson City became a temporary home for more than 200 competitors from 10 states Saturday afternoon. by Michael Shine Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am